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21st Century Fund - The Mission Continues
Contribute Creatively
Contribute personal property, securities, or real estate to the Fund. Depending on the nature of the donated property, your contribution may be fully or partially tax-deductible. Assign copyrights and royalties to the Fund. Many geographers have generously given the NCGE rights for books and teaching materials they have authored—an excellent method of enhancing the endowment. Gifts of cash are fully deductible, up to a maximum of 50 percent of adjusted gross income; for example, if your AGI is $50,000, you may deduct $25,000 a year. Excesses can generally be carried forward. A gift of appreciated stock generally offers a two-fold advantage—you avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock, and you receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock. A residence, vacation home, farm, acreage, or a vacant lot may have appreciated in value so that the sale would entail sizeable capital gains taxes. By making a gift of this property, you avoid paying any tax on the increase in value and receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value. A gift of life insurance can provide a significant charitable deduction. Purchase a new policy or donate a policy that you currently own; to receive a deduction, designate NCGE as both the owner and beneficiary of the life insurance policy. You can fund charitable remainder trusts with cash or appreciated property and receive income from the assets for your lifetime, qualify for a charitable deduction, and save capital gains and estate taxes. By transferring assets to a trust which makes payments to NCGE for a specific number of years, after which time the assets are transferred to your heirs, the charitable lead trust allows you to pass assets to your children with little or no estate and gift taxes. It can make good sense for anyone in the top estate and gift tax brackets. The NCGE Central Office acknowledges all gifts and sends annual reminders when pledge installments are due.
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Making a Pledge Online
Contributing Creatively
Mentor and Founder Funds
Corporate and Foundation Donations
Contributions to the Fund are, with few exceptions, tax-deductible. Consult your attorney or financial adviser on your specific plan. Individuals can support the Fund by making a check payable to NCGE or charging a contribution by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
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